Inside the Q2 2026 Mortgage Benchmarking Trends

Aug 18, 2026

What the Data Tells Us

The latest RM Select benchmarking results are in, and the Q2 data reveals a mortgage industry that continues to adapt, improve efficiency, and strengthen profitability despite ongoing rate and affordability challenges. 

In this edition of Inside the Trends, Tyler House walks through the latest performance data from the RM Select Retail IMB peer group and highlights the key drivers behind one of the strongest quarters the industry has experienced in several years. According to the benchmarking data, production revenue per loan reached its highest level since 2021, while lenders simultaneously improved efficiency and controlled operating costs.

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In the video, Tyler explores: 

  • Why net production income has rebounded to levels comparable to 2021 
  • The operational adjustments lenders have made to remain competitive in today’s market 
  • Where cost pressures continue to impact profitability 
  • What the data suggests about lender performance heading into the second half of the year 

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